Atlantic Charter
Free French representatives adhere to the Atlantic Charter principles.
Role range: 1939-1945 – 1940-1944
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Charles de Gaulle Biography and Timeline
Follow Charles de Gaulle through 18 dated historical records for France.
Charles de Gaulle, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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1941–1967Years on this page
1941
Atlantic Charter
His movement joins Allied support for the joint declaration.
Role range: 1939-1945 – 1940-1944
1942
Suez Canal
Welcomes Allied gains in North Africa as strengthening the Allied position in the Mediterranean and the approaches to Suez.
Role range: 1939-1945 – 1940-1944
1944
Arrival of Charles de Gaulle
De Gaulle entered Bayeux during his first return to French soil since 1940.
Role range: 1940-1944
Bayeux Speech
De Gaulle called for continued resistance and asserted French sovereignty over liberated territory.
Role range: 1940-1944
Departure from Bayeux
De Gaulle left Bayeux for Isigny after establishing visible French political authority.
Role range: 1940-1944
Procession through Bayeux
De Gaulle walked through Bayeux as growing crowds joined his procession toward the town centre.
Role range: 1940-1944
Recognition of Provisional Government
The enthusiastic Bayeux reception strengthened de Gaulle's claim to represent liberated France.
Role range: 1940-1944
Visit to Sub-Prefecture
De Gaulle visited the sub-prefecture before addressing the people of Bayeux.
Role range: 1940-1944
1945
Nationalization
The Renault company is nationalized after accusations of collaboration during the occupation
Role range: 1944-1946 – 1944-1946
1946
Bayeux Speech
De Gaulle returned to Bayeux and outlined constitutional principles for post-war France.
Role range: 1944-1946
Executive Power
De Gaulle argued in Bayeux for an executive authority strong enough to remain above party conflict.
Role range: 1944-1946
1959
French Nuclear Programme
Supports French nuclear development using uranium resources.
Role range: 1959-1969
1960
Gerboise Bleue
France tests its first atomic weapon in Algeria.
Role range: 1959-1969
Gerboise Bleue Nuclear Test
France detonates Gerboise Bleue in Algeria and becomes the fourth state to test a nuclear weapon.
Role range: 1959-1969
1962
Cuban Missile Crisis
De Gaulle received an allied briefing and supported the United States assessment of the missile evidence.
Role range: 1959-1969
1965
International Gold Standard
De Gaulle calls for an international monetary system based more directly on gold than dollars.
Role range: 1959-1969
1967
Pierrelatte Enrichment Plant
France develops uranium-enrichment capacity at Pierrelatte.
Role range: 1959-1969
Records, sources and methodology
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